GP curriculum: overview

The RCGP curriculum sets out what’s required to practise as an independent General Practitioner in the UK NHS. It defines the knowledge, skills and qualities expected of GPs and describes useful learning and teaching activities.

The curriculum forms the foundation for GP training and assessment across the UK, and is relevant to GPs throughout their career, including preparation for revalidation.

2014 Curriculum update

Each year the college reviews the GP curriculum and makes changes where appropriate in response to user feedback and to ensure the content is kept up-to-date.

Some minor updates were implemented on 6 August 2014 and all trainees should use the revised version.

You can find information about the changes and track-change copies of the statements on the GP curriculum changes page of the website.

Curriculum Introduction and User Guide

The Introduction and User Guide will help you to understand and use the curriculum effectively